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Middle East

Yemen’s Famous Sword: The Jambiya

By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer In the capital city of Sanaa, Yemen, men saunter around the square dressed head to toe in traditional fashion and garb. Traditional garb is composed of mashada, lungi, and jambiya.  It is usually worn on special occasions but many Yemeni men prefer to wear it daily. The … Continued

The Versatility of Falafel

By: Carrie Stewart / Arab America Contributing Writer Falafel is a very famous Middle Eastern cuisine. It is a deep-fried ball or patty made from chickpeas, broad beans, or both. It is normally an appetizer but can also be served on salads, in a pita, as a side, and much more. People normally eat it … Continued

Nomads and Camels: Geographic Influences on the Bedouin Diet

By: Jordan AbuAljazer / Arab America Contributing Writer Known in Arabic as Badawi, the Bedouin people are a nomadic group in the Middle East and North Africa region known for their long and extensive history throughout the region. Bedouins reside most predominantly in Egypt, Palestine, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and several regions of the Arabian Peninsula. … Continued

The World is Now Seeing Diversified North African Dance

Esraa Warda is taking dancing to Raï (Algerian folk music), from life to specialization, from regional to worldwide. By: Jenny Lyu / Arab America Contributing Writer Time after time, the recognition of Arabic folk dance in the media encompasses and stays in a simple and general definition, belly dance – an exotic and passionate dance … Continued

List of Hijab Styles by Region

By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab America Contributing Writer The hijab, a religious headscarf, is worn by Muslim women to cover their hair and neck. It is an expression of their faith and personal relationship with God and it symbolizes modesty and privacy in Islam. Ultimately, it is the woman’s choice on whether she prefers to … Continued

The Meaning Behind Arab Country Names

By: Mariam Alyakoob / Arab America Contributing Writer Have you ever wondered where country names come from and what they mean? In the case of Arab countries, many of their names are deeply rooted in their history, and in this article we are going to explore the meaning behind different Arab country names to understand … Continued

Vegetarian Arab Cuisine–9 Vegetarian Dishes

Have you worried about having vegetarian or vegan options at a restaurant with family or friends? Arab food actually has an impressive array of options for a vegetarian diet. Despite many popular arab foods including meat, there are traditional meals that are perfectly hearty and healthy without it. You will still be stuffed to the brim after grabbing seconds and thirds at any Arab household or restaurant.

D&D: Orientalist Landscapes of American Tabletop Games

By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer Dungeons and Dragons, or as it is commonly abbreviated D&D, was first published in 1974. What is D&D? Well, it is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG), created by Dave Arneson and Gary Gygax. A group of players come together to cooperatively build a story through improv, … Continued

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